(SOLD OUT) BANNERMAN ISLAND CRUISE and TOUR ($)

*Note: the 12:30pm tour is now SOLD OUT

An opportunity to take in the rich history of Bannerman Castle and the surrounding beautiful scenery. The whole experience is 2 1/2 hours and leaves from Beacon, NY.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Eleanor Owen Seeland, the last inhabitant of the island will give a lecture on life growing up on the island in the 1930s.

Note: this is a TICKETED tour led by Bannerman Castle Trust. An RSVP on Meetup tells me you are interested but you must purchase a ticket ($45) to be confirmed.

Ticket link here:
Bannerman Castle Tour

WHAT to KNOW

—Tickets are final and non-refundable (but are transferable if you wish to give to someone else to use)
—Tour operates rain or shine
—There is a 72 step climb from the dock to the start of the tour with a rest stop along the way
—Wear comfortable shoes as there are some pockets with rough terrain
—Snacks and souvenirs are available on the island

ABOUT the EXPERIENCE

What’s Included:

30-minute boat ride over to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward • Guided 45-minie walking tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins and gardens • Visit to the Bannerman Garden and Bannerman Residence, where you’ll learn about all things Bannerman • Return trip back on the Estuary Steward to Beacon where tour started.

Note: I have on request if one can remain outside of residence if not wishing to be indoors in the residence. Will update info once known.

WHERE to MEET

While tour starts at 12:30pm it is requested to arrive 30min prior (why i have used 12pm as a start time for the meetup)

Directions: Take Exit 41 (Beacon) South. Turn right at Beekman Street. Follow and pass main entrance to Metro North Train Station. Make the next right onto Red Flynn Drive (Please note: the Road is not marked!) Red Flynn Drive is the bridge over the train tracks. Once you go over bridge you pass Long Dock Park Entrance. (Do not go into Long Dock Park.) Red Flynn Drive bares to the right. Look to the left as you go down the hill. The Beacon Institute Dock is the first floating dock on the left.